Question

The Industrial Revolution produced both positive and negative results. The greatest positive result was that it made many goods more plentiful. This availability, in turn, made the goods cheaper. Factories also created jobs for many people. Even though most of these jobs did not pay well, many people moved to the cities to work. Unfortunately, this led to overcrowding. Equally unfortunately, the same factories that produced jobs also produced pollution.
How would this paragraph be useful to someone gathering evidence for an argumentative essay on the Industrial Revolution?

It would help the writer decide on a topic.
It would help the writer form a central claim.
It would help the writer revise a final draft.
It would help the writer create a first draft.

Answer 1

The correct answer is It would help the writer form a central claim.

Explanation: